欧洲央行：黄金成全球第二大储备资产

Core Insights - The European Central Bank's annual report titled "The International Status of the Euro" highlights a significant shift in global reserve assets, with gold surpassing the euro to become the second-largest reserve asset after the US dollar [1] Group 1: Reserve Asset Composition - As of 2024, the US dollar accounts for 46% of global foreign exchange reserves, showing a slight decrease from the previous year [1] - Gold's share in global reserves has risen to 20% in 2024, surpassing the euro's 16% [1] - This marks a historical high for gold, which has seen a consistent increase in central bank purchases, exceeding 1,000 tons annually for three consecutive years, double the average level of the 2010s [1] Group 2: Central Bank Behavior - Global central banks currently hold 36,000 tons of gold, nearing the historical peak levels seen during the Bretton Woods system post-World War II [1] - The primary motivations for central banks increasing their gold reserves include hedging against geopolitical risks, diversifying investments, and concerns over potential sanctions and significant changes in the global monetary system [1]